if you are new to fly casting, test casting may not help unless you get some lessons first. Rely on a good dealer's suggestions. If you can spare the $ get a multi-tip like the Rio versatip. Rod choices are almost dizzying. Set a price point then visit a few places to see what they recommend. All major companies have rods available at entry level to TOL price points. You'll get a lot of opinions on specific rods most of which won't be worth much to you (with all respect to those offering opinions). I'd go with a good dealers recommendations and the reputation of a well established company. Around Vancouver, Angler's West, Michael and Young, Ruddicks, Sea Run (in Coquitlam), Riverside (POCO talk to the owne,r Gary I believe) are a few places where the staff will know about out fitting a beginner. I'd recommend Berrys Bait but it may be hit or miss in terms of who is there to help you. Where ever you go call 1st and chat about what they have available and how they'll help you.
Good luck